Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada’s Story Archive

New Polio-like Disease Strikes Children in the U.S.

December 6, 2018 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

Many of us have heard the troubling recent news of a new polio-like disease with no known cure that is attacking mostly children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare but very serious condition that affects the nervous system, particularly … Read More

Tips for Staying Healthy During the Holidays

November 1, 2018 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

As the holiday season draws near, we all look forward to a wonderful time of celebration, togetherness and happiness with family and friends, yet challenges to our physical and emotional well-being may arise during what many consider the happiest time of the year. Probably the most common threat to one’s … Read More

Eskenazi Health to Host Community Day Health Fair

October 4, 2018 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

With colder weather on its way to envelop Central Indiana, if you’ve been looking for an opportunity to receive free health screenings and free flu shots for yourself and members of your family, you need look no further. Eskenazi Health Center Forest Manor in Indianapolis will host a Community Day … Read More

The Importance of Mammograms and Pap Smears

September 6, 2018 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

Early screening for breast cancer and cervical cancer is vital to treating the disease and preventing serious complications. Mammograms are a specific type of exam that detects breast cancer and other diseases in women at their earliest stages when they are most treatable. Mammograms are so advanced that they show … Read More

How to Deal with Eczema and Atopic Dermatitis

August 2, 2018 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the word eczema is a term that means irritated skin. There is no known reason why some children and adults have the condition and others do not. It’s believed that heredity plays a role in who gets it, and that those who … Read More